Description
Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is the leading textbook for medical students, residents, dermatology trainees, specialist nurses and family practitioners needing concise, up-to-date information on recognising and treating skin conditions.Honed over multiple editions and packed full of high-quality images, the book is presented as a series of two page 'learning units' covering the essential aspects of clinical dermatology. It offers concise, easy-to-read information, and comes with high-yield summaries, clear photos and diagrams.This eighth edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest understanding of dermatological conditions, treatment and technologies, as well as increased representation of conditions on a range of skin tones to reflect diverse patient populations encountered in clinical dermatology.- Large format, double-page spread layouts – visually appealing and easy to read- Text is concise and targeted to the needs of medical students, dermatology trainees, nurse specialists and general practitioners- Covers basic molecular mechanisms of dermatological conditions- Includes summaries of essential skin biology and associated basic sciences that underpin clinical practice- Advice on established and emerging dermatological treatments, including dermatological emergencies- Over 400 colour photographs and illustrations of conditions students might not otherwise come across- Represents the cases that most commonly present in general practice- Summary boxes aid quick review and effective revision of key topics
Table of Contents
1 Basic principles 1. Microanatomy of the skin2. Derivatives of the skin3. Physiology of the skin4. Biochemistry of the skin5. Inflammation, microbiome, immunity and the skin6. Molecular genetics and the skin7. Terminology of skin lesions8. Taking a history9. Examining the skin10. Practical clinic procedures11. Dermoscopy12. Basics of medical therapy—topical treatments13. Basics of medical therapy—systemic medication, other treatments, monitoring and scoring systems14. Epidemiology of skin disease15. Body image, the psyche and the skin2 Diseases Eruptions 16. Psoriasis—epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation17. Psoriasis—topical treatment and disease complications18. Psoriasis—systemic treatments19. Psoriasis— systemic treatments: biologics and small molecule inhibitors20. Eczema—acute, chronic and irritant21. Eczema—allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing22. Eczema—atopic eczema23. Eczema—atopic dermatitis and systemic therapy24. Eczema—other forms25. Lichenoid eruptions26. Papulosquamous eruptions27. Erythroderma28. PhotodermatologyInfections 29. Bacterial infection—staphylococcal and streptococcal30. Other bacterial infections31. Viral infections—warts and other viral infections32. Viral infections—herpes simplex and herpes zoster33. Human immunodeficiency virus disease and immunodeficiency syndromes34. Fungal infections35. Yeast infections and related disorders36. Tropical infections and infestations37. InfestationsDisorders of specific skin structures 38. Sebaceous and sweat glands—acne39. Sebaceous and sweat glands—rosacea and other disorders40. Sebaceous and sweat glands—hidradenitis suppurativa41. Disorders of hair—hair loss42. Disorders of hair—excess hair, hair defects, scalp disorders and ethnic hair problems43. Disorders of nails44. Vascular and lymphatic diseases45. Leg ulcers46. Pigmentation—diseases showing hypo- and hyperpigmentary effects47. Pigmentation—variations in people of colourAllergy and autoimmunity 48. Urticaria49. Blistering disorders50. Connective tissue diseases—lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis51. Vasculitis and the reactive erythemasInternal medicine 52. Skin changes in internal conditions53. Drug eruptions54. Associations with malignancy Inherited disorders55. Keratinization and blistering syndromes56. Neurocutaneous disorders and other syndromesSkin tumours 57. Benign tumours—epidermal and dermal58. Benign tumours—dermal structures and appendages59. Naevi60. Skin cancer—premalignant disorders61. Skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma62. Skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma63. Skin cancer—malignant melanoma64. Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, B-cell lymphomas and malignant dermal tumours65. Ageing and photoageing of the skin3 Special topics in dermatology 66. Phototherapy67. Basic dermatologic surgery68. Advanced dermatologic surgery69. Cosmetics and cosmetic procedures70. Paediatric dermatology—childhood eczemas and other dermatoses71. Paediatric dermatology—vascular naevi and dermatoses of the newborn72. The skin in old age73. The skin in pregnancy74. Genitourinary infections75. Female genital dermatoses76. Male genital dermatoses and perianal skin diseases77. Occupation and the skin78. Immunologic testsBibliography and online resources
